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Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big
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Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big

Transform your physique and strength with a no-nonsense approach—12 weeks to redefine your limits and sculpt your best self.

Sanat K.
Sanat K.· Jul 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
1 day
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Embark on a transformative 12-week journey with the Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big program, designed for advanced lifters ready to push their limits. This comprehensive training plan combines powerlifting principles with bodybuilding techniques, focusing on building strength and muscle through a mix of compound and isolation exercises. Each week features a structured routine that includes dynamic supersets and targeted movements, ensuring you maximize your gains while honing your physique. With a commitment of just 60 minutes per session, you'll be well on your way to sculpting the body you've always wanted. Get ready to challenge yourself and achieve impressive results!

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 1 day per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
25.5%
Biceps
23.4%
Lats
19.1%
Rear Delts
16%
Forearms
6.4%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Front Delts
3.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Weighted)25 reps65%
25 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)510 reps65%
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Barbell)36–8 reps
3BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
Superset
4ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4BLateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps
Superset
5AConcentration Curl38–12 reps
5BY Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big is structured around 1 training day per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Guts PPLR x 5/3/1 Boring But Big is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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